Accessioner - Laboratory

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories • Hamilton Township, NJ

11d

About The Position

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory specializing in automated DNA-based molecular analysis, including PCR testing for chronic and infectious illnesses. Its research areas include gynecology, infectious diseases, infectious arthritis, tick-borne diseases, mycology, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Accessioner receives, verifies, identifies, accessiones, sorts, labels, scans, and prepares specimens and associated paperwork. The role also supports laboratory quality control and related departments, maintains accurate records, follows safety and customer-privacy requirements, and assists the Lab Manager or shift coordinator with daily activities and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Complete three months of Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive keyboard motion.
• Proficient visual and audio skills.

Responsibilities

• Unpack FedEx specimen deliveries.
• Count and compare courier and field service technician specimens against route sheets.
• Identify the required information on test requisition forms and verify that it matches the collection vial.
• Follow appropriate documentation and procedures for missing or discrepant information.
• Use dMDL and MDL test codes and panels correctly.
• Collate paperwork received with specimens, including requisitions, checks, credit card forms, insurance card copies, and prescriptions.
• Accession specimens including blood, urine, swabs, CSF, synovial fluid, ticks, and biopsies.
• Photograph outside specimen vials or containers for quality-control purposes.
• Print the correct labels and number of requisitions for corresponding specimens.
• Use scanning systems and sort and prepare paperwork for scanning.
• Sort samples in ascending order and set them up according to an XG sheet.
• Locate samples requested by the clinical laboratory, quality control, or the SRC department.
• Complete paperwork received from QC or SRC and archive and file paperwork for distribution to appropriate bins or boxes.
• Use a Sample Scan 96 and print labels for plates in preparation for scanning.
• Take clinical laboratory temperatures.
• Assist the Lab Manager and/or shift coordinator with daily activities and other delegated duties.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
• Conduct activities safely and handle materials according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain customer privacy.
• Participate as a team member and remain accountable for assigned work.
• Communicate information in a supportive, timely, and understandable manner.
• Proactively identify and resolve problems, maintain productive work habits, and ensure accuracy and quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and supplemental short-term disability policies
• Identity theft protection
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Business casual environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed